Special Education Aide - 2 openings (2025-2026 School Year)

Job Description

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Director of Student Services

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Regular, full time

Pay Grade 62

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide academic and personal assistance to students to achieve academic success

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the principal and classroom teachers.
  
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
  
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom
  
• Work with other professionals, such as guidance counselors, speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.
  
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
  
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in
  
  developing appropriate social skills.
  
• Accompany students to classes and activities outside of special education classes, as assigned.
  
• Assist the teacher in creating a supportive environment and a positive behavior management system.
  
• Assist students with personal care as needed; for example, toileting, diapering and feeding.
  
• Intervene to control and de-escalate violent behavior, as needed and as instructed.
  
• Maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
  
• Communicate with school personnel and parents as guided by the teacher, the Principal or the Special Education Coordinator.
  
• Make/copy instructional supplies.
  
• Assist substitute teachers with such things as the implementation of lesson plans and the observance of the daily schedule.
  
• Assist in keeping the equipment clean and the special education classroom neat and organized.
  
• Observe the assigned work schedule.
  
• Attend student conferences as assigned.
  
• Attend all building and Special Education staff meetings, unless excused.
  

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a role model for students in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.
  
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
  
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, the Principal and/or the Special Education Coordinator.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
  
• Aide permit or other appropriate State license/certificate if needed.
  
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Willingness to acquire first aid and CPR training.
  
• Willingness to participate in other recommended training programs; for example, behavior management and Crisis Prevention Training.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to work effectively with children who may have severe physical or behavioral disabilities.
  
• Ability to work cooperatively with adults.
  

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Various office machines, such as calculators, copiers, laminating machines.
  
• Computer/word processor/printer.
  
• Various instructional equipment.
  
• Some specialized equipment used by students with disabilities; for example, amplification devices, medical devices and specialized computers.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
  
• Van training as required or requested.
  
• Possible interaction with unruly or angry children, or distraught adults.
  
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, stretch, reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch and kneel.
  
• Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, adaptive equipment, up to 25 lbs.
  
• Possible requirement to lift children, restrain children, push wheelchairs or otherwise assist with ambulation.
  

NOTE: The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Length of Employment: One Year Limited Contract
  
• Salary: Based on current classified salary schedule with appropriate experience and training.
  
• Fringe Benefits: Based on current classified handbook.
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application. Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.

If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.

The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.

Posted Internally: February 18, 2025

Internal Application Deadline: February 24, 2025